March, 2022

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How to become a graphic designer at home

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Want to become a graphic designer? In the old days, that would have meant spending three years at university, then moving to a big city and interning at a design agency. All of which would involve a lot of upheavals, long commutes, and cost an absolute fortune. In the 2020s, though, all that's changed. More and more people are studying and working remotely, and Shillington , a global leader in providing short and intensive design courses, is at the forefront of th

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10+ Best NFT Creator Software – Ultimate Guide for Creatives in 2022

Just Creative

Looking for the best software for creating NFTs? We’ve listed the best NFT creator software below! An NFT or Non-Fungible Token is a non-reversible unit of data that has been stored on the blockchain. These units are unique so they cannot be replicated. They are also used to represent real-world items like artwork. NFTs came into existence in 2014 and became popular at the beginning of 2020.

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7 of the Best Vector Sites for Graphic Designers

Spoon Graphics

Whether you’re a seasoned graphic designer or just starting out, making use of pre-designed elements is an excellent way to save time and work more efficiently. Today, I want to share with you seven of my favourite vector sites for quality resources. If you’re designing a website, a t-shirt, a poster, or anything else, you’re sure to find vectors that will prove to be extremely useful.

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“Fantastique”: the first retrospective book about French engraving artist Gustave Doré

Designer Daily

Gustave Doré. The name may not sound so familiar outside of France or engravers’ circles, but it should be more widely known by people with a knack for art. Doré is mostly known for his illustrative engraving work, often on biblical topics and displaying a stunning level of craft and an unmatched love for details. There were already plenty of books containing his work, such as his Bible illustrations , Paradise Lost , Divine Comedy , and so on… However, Fantastic Gustave Doré is, to

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Let's Talk Trends: Designing for Maximum Impact

Speaker: Amber Asay, Creative Director and Founder of award-winning design studio Nice People

Understanding what trends are happening and how they’re impacting the competitive landscape is crucial to providing top dollar design strategy to your clients. With so many trends coming and going, it can be overwhelming to determine which ones you should capitalize on and which ones might not be worth the trouble. In this exclusive webinar with Amber Asay, we’ll explore graphic design trends that need to die, trends that are starting to pick up and why, trends that have come and gone, and how t

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40+ Creative Logo Templates Design For Inspiration

Graphic Design Junction

? Beautifully designed logos and creative logo templates , unique and modern logo concepts and ideas that you can use for branding projects, labels, apparel design, typography and any business. Photoshop PSD logo templates are fully editable with well organized Photoshop and Illustrated files. All are designed using creative methods so that you can easily make a guess about the brand by looking at the logo only.

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Color Curious? Here Are Our Top Tips for Bringing Color Into Your Home

Design Milk

We know black and white is kind of our thing, but even we can’t resist the thrills of experimenting with color in our homes. Besides, color isn’t an all or nothing game. Even when used in small doses, bright and bold hues can instantly liven up a space and create a fun, joyful atmosphere. So if you’re a color-shy neutrals loyalist, or a color maximalist unsure of where to start, we’re here to tell you that there are plenty of easy ways to master color in your home.

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Vertex Week: designing creatures for animation with Aaron Blaise

Creative Bloq

Discover how to design creatures from a master of animation.

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Hypnotic Oil Paint Photoshop Effect

Spoon Graphics

Access All Areas members have a vibrant photo effect to download this week, courtesy of The Designest. The Hypnotic Oil Paint Effect gives images an amazing acid-washed oil paint look with neon colours and grainy textures. It’s all contained with a Photoshop Smart PSD that provides 3 effects, plus 10 colour filters and 3 grain texture options. The Designest is a design blog that delivers fresh news & trends from the industry, along with freebies and how-to guides for professional designers

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5 Ways To Generate Income As A Graphics Design Student

Designer Daily

Due to the practical nature of their field of study, graphic design students have the ability to make an extra income while still going to University or College. Here’s how; Enter Graphic Design Competitions. Graphic design competitions typically offer cash prizes as benefits of winning or being a runner-up in any of their competitions. If you have practical experience designing logos and other forms of graphics then it would make sense for you to register for graphic design competitions in orde

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40+ Modern Business Card Templates (Print Ready Design)

Graphic Design Junction

Modern and clean business card templates design by creative artists and graphic designers. Each business card is fully editable, very easy to use and customize in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign & MS Word. You can easily change the color of the element itself in just one click. All elements, including the logo, you can resize without losing quality.

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The Democratization of Design: Giving Creators & Marketers the Tools to Succeed

Brands must create and share impactful content to thrive, but they have less people, tighter budgets, and fewer resources to do so. Learn how to publish and market digital content with the same professionalism as organizations with million-dollar budgets.

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Cat Person x Jason Wu

Design Milk

If you’re a cat lover with a penchant for home decor, you know the struggle to find stylish products for your feline friends is real. Thankfully, Cat Person and fashion designer Jason Wu have collaborated on a chic cat care collection that’s rather delightful. A cat owner himself (shoutout to Jinxy and Peaches!), Jason’s creative background and Cat Person’s products were designed to meet the needs of everyone in the house.

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Julie Lai's 'chrysalis' illustrations celebrate the artist's personal healing journey

Creative Boom

After suffering from chronic pain for several years, Hong Kong artist Julie Lai used her creativity as part of her healing process, illustrating pivotal moments from her journey back to health. The resulting series, Chrysalis, is as though she is emerging from a cocoon. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Julie Lai studied Illustration at Falmouth University before returning home after graduation.

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That mind-bending animal optical illusion is going viral again

Creative Bloq

Seriously, I can only see the cat.

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Photoshop Tutorial: ‘Pixel Sorting’ Stretched Pixel Glitch Art Effect

Spoon Graphics

In today’s Photoshop tutorial I’m going to show you how to create an abstract piece of artwork using the pixel sorting effect, where coloured pixels of an image are stretched to create a detailed visual effect. Authentic pixel sorting is a type of glitch art that is usually generated by computer code, but we’ll be replicating the appearance with Photoshop’s built-in filters.

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Rethinking Creative Workflows: Increasing Efficiency in the Design Process

As the design industry evolves, teams are facing new challenges and a need to produce more outstanding creative work than ever. Leaders must learn how to adapt their processes to solve today’s—and tomorrow’s—unique design challenges. In this e-book, you’ll learn how to establish your creative workflow and leverage the power of CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite to streamline the entire design process, from start to finish.

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Scotty Gillespie on unusual requests, ghostly ceramics and the joy of using humour in art

Creative Boom

© Scotty Gillespie. An illustrator based in South West England, Scotty Gillespie creates work that is bright and optimistic, celebrating inclusivity, playfulness and tenderness and spanning digital illustration, ceramics, animation, and design. It wasn't until a "second attempt" at finishing university in 2019 that Scotty's career began. During his final degree show, a local shop in Plymouth spotted his work and offered him the chance to showcase and sell his work on-site.

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Top Corner Stamps capture some of football's greatest moments in miniature

Creative Boom

Have you ever heard of football stamps? Well, most people haven't, even those who follow the game. And so Flynn Baynes and Ollie Parker , two third-year graphic design students at Falmouth University, decided to do something about it. "When you think of the graphic design surrounding football, you might think of the kits, badges, mascots and match programmes we're all familiar with," says Flynn.

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5 pieces of good news for freelance designers in 2022

Creative Boom

Illustrations by šaška , Animation by Maryia Dziadziulia. In the midst of global turmoil, massive changes are afoot in the world of freelancing. But it's difficult to get a bird's eye view when you're on the ground. So every year, 99designs by Vista surveys more than 10,000 designers in 144 countries to get their perspective on how the profession is evolving.

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Anna Broadhurst uses strong graphic shapes and retro colours to create stunning illustrations

Creative Boom

The work of London-based illustrator and animator Anna Broadhurst is instantly recognisable thanks to its distinctive colours and use of dynamic geometric shapes. In fact, you've probably already seen her images adorn the likes of Facebook, Adidas and Creators Club. Having studied an MA in graphic design at London Met University and a BA in design practice at York St Johns, a future in illustration and design always seemed on the horizon for Anna.

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Creative Insights: Data-Backed Trends to Help You Design Successful Content

In today’s competitive markets, how do you make sure that your content not only stands out but performs well? How can you predict whether certain design choices will result in clicks, engagement, downloads, and other drivers of ROI? Shutterstock’s Creative Insights Report (Q3) is your window into the hottest trends that are transforming the creative world.

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Soumyaraj Vishwakarma's calming illustrations remind us to enjoy a slower pace of life

Creative Boom

Slow Afternoon Jams © Soumyaraj Vishwakarma. A designer and illustrator based in Baroda, India, Soumyaraj Vishwakarma creates digital artworks that are dynamic, otherwordly and intricate, celebrating those slower-paced days when we're able to forget our troubles and enjoy the simple things in life that make us happy. With vivid landscapes acting as colourful and detailed backdrops, Soumyaraj transports us to beautiful worlds full of bright flora and fauna – the kind of gorgeous settings that mig

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Linn Fritz illustrates moments of everyday beauty with a playful, design-led style

Creative Boom

London-based illustrator Linn Fritz uses her background as a motion designer to create bold and stylised illustrations of everyday scenes and enigmatic characters. And as the co-founder of multi-platform community Panimation , she's creating a safe space for underrepresented people looking to progress into senior creative positions. Originally from the north of Sweden, Linn studied Motion Graphics at creative business school Hyper Island.

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Navigating our way back to 'normal' after two years of a global pandemic

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Back in the early days of the pandemic, one phrase you heard a lot was: "When this is all over…" But what exactly does "over" mean? Lockdown restrictions were never going to stay in place forever. But anyone who imagined Covid-19 would magically disappear and be as irrelevant the Millenium Bug had become in 2001 indulged in an understandable but naive form of wishful thinking.

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'Visually driven' photography book explores Japan's historical connection with dogs

Creative Boom

From ancient cultural connections to canine-themed crypto coins, dogs have had a monumental impact on Japanese life. In a new book by Manami Okazaki, the bond between the two is explored via quirky imagery and 'visually driven' design. Released by independent publisher Prestel, Japan's Best Friend is a fun and stunning photography book that takes readers on a tour of what makes dogs so important to Japan.

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Web Design for All: Accessibility, Inclusivity and Beyond

Speaker: Eden Spivak, Design Expert and Editor at Wix & Nir Horesh, Accessibility Lead and Senior Product Manager at Wix

When we design products or websites for people like ourselves, there are many others who are, as a result, left out. From visually impaired users who rely on assistive technology, to people with a temporary injury such as a broken arm, tech users are forever diverse and beautifully unique. The products we design can, and should, reflect the extremely wide range of human experiences and needs.

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Paintings by Imogen Hawgood consider the darker side of American road trips

Creative Boom

© Imogen Hawgood. American road trips are often romanticised, celebrated and on many a bucket list. But British artist Imogen Hawgood offers a different perspective through her Americana oil paintings with some hinting at the impact of climate change. Based in County Durham, Imogen Hawgood graduated in 2020 with a degree in Illustration from Norwich University of the Arts.

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Illustrator Ida Henrich on smarter working and why there is no 'wrong' in our creativity

Creative Boom

RSPB Glasgow to Globe Greenspace © Ida Henrich. A freelance illustrator, mural artist and designer based in Glasgow, Ida Henrich creates colourful and energetic work, often exploring social and economic issues that are close to her heart. Originally from Germany, Ida studied Communication Design at the Glasgow School of Art before throwing herself into illustration, working for publishers, newspapers and magazines such as Global Citizen, Strident and The Skinny.

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Kids of Cosplay: Photography book captures cosplay as you've never seen it before

Creative Boom

From the series, Kids of Cosplay © Thurstan Redding. London-based photographer Thurstan Redding has celebrated the burgeoning art of cosplay in his new photography book, Kids of Cosplay , which presents the activity in a whole new light. Published by Volume, Kids of Cosplay is the result of a three-year photographic project. Inspired by a trip to MCM London Comic Con in 2018, Thurstan's pictures are a showcase for the ingenuity of cosplay in a way that has never been seen before.

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Yuri Suzuki celebrates 303 Day with digital reworking of classic Roland synthesizers

Creative Boom

Pentagram partner and sound designer Yuri Suzuki has collaborated with Counterpoint to celebrate #303 Day. And as part of the festivities, he has digitally reworked some of the most famous synthesizers made by the cult manufacturer, Roland. For the uninitiated, 303 Day is a series of monthly celebrations based around Roland, which appropriately kicked off on the third of March.

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What in the World is a Force Majeure?

Speaker: Michele Berdinis

This session will answer business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic. If my business can’t pay its bills, can my creditors come after my personal assets? Do I have to pay the rent on my co-working space or office? Can my clients cancel signed contracts? Can I cancel contracts for things I no longer need because my business has slowed down?

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Seven of the best emerging photographers to follow in 2022

Creative Boom

© Elliott Verdier. Whatever kind of creative you are, there are times when you need an instant blast of visual inspiration. And what better way to get it than by following some of the best up-and-coming photographers? By definition, though, the most exciting new and emergent talents aren't yet that well known. So we've teamed up with MPB , the leading online platform for sourcing used photography and videography equipment, to uncover some true gems.

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Darren Riley recreates iconic vinyl album covers in these expressive, folk-style paintings

Creative Boom

Artist Darren Riley has been channelling his love of music into a series of expressive paintings which recreate iconic record sleeves. Bold, characterful and rendered in sweeping brush strokes, these paintings are a playful tribute to the album art of yesteryear. Partly inspired by the works of an artist called Mingering Mike – a fictitious soul star with a whole series of illustrated album covers – Darren has brought a similar folk style, almost Outsider art aesthetic to his record sleeve paint

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Illustrator Sarah Walsh brings 50 inspirational female figures to life in phenomenal new book

Creative Boom

From Mami Wata to Lakshmi, belief systems through the millennia have been influenced by powerful female figures and deities. To shine a light on these often-overlooked figures, illustrator Sarah Walsh has brought them to life in Goddess: 50 Female Figures Who Have Shaped Belief. Published by Nosy Crow and written by Dr Janina Ramirez, Goddess is a children's book containing a biography of 50 deities and an accompanying illustration for each by Sarah.

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Bulletproof founder Gush Mundae on the five books that have inspired his creative journey

Creative Boom

Gush Mundae. Continuing our insightful series on the five books that inspire different creatives worldwide, we're now getting to see Gush Mundae's top picks. The founder of branding and design agency Bulletproof , these books reveal a little of what Gush has been through to build a business from nothing. Moving to the UK from Delhi, aged five years old, Gush Mundae felt that as an immigrant, he was never "invited in", so it was a real hustle from the beginning.

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From Visualization to Execution: Exploring Our Strengths as Designers

Speaker: Sean Adams, ArtCenter College of Design

Thomas Edison once said “Vision without execution is hallucination.” This statement applies not just to invention, but to graphic design. One of the greatest strengths of graphic designers is the ability to first develop a concept and then execute it to make it real. From visualization and ideation all the way through to actuation and execution, each step of this process takes skill and expertise.